Random Friday Thoughts

• First of all, you guys totally ROCKED on the song suggestions yesterday. I look forward to making my sexy T cd!! Thank you for all the great music!

• It has been a busy week, thankfully, to keep my mind off of things. Dare I say it? Only 1 more week til I get my hands on my soldier! I can barely stand it.
• Rose scored her first goal in soccer last night. Our team is hopelessly bad. The girls, bless their hearts, just don't seem as focused as the other teams that are consistently kicking our butts. But that one and only goal last night infused something in my daughter I hadn't seen before - determination. She even got into it with one of the more aggressive players from the other team - the other player, by the way, was being coached by her teammates to push, shove and kick. So... my daughter pushed back. I'm still not sure whether to be proud or embarrassed.
• I'm feeling much more productive at work. I've noticed I'm able to focus better knowing that my man's on American soil instead of in harm's way in Baghdad. I've been a multi-tasking fool!
• My kids are so dang cute. Grace was trying to tell me something this morning and she's so expressive while she speaks that I just crack up. She thinks I'm not listening and I am, but oh my goodness she's freakin' adorable.
  
• All of Rose's teachers are bugging me about pursuing a singing career... not for me, but for Rose. The girl can sing, I'll admit it. Everyone has commented on it since she was 3. She even makes up her own songs with mature lyrics about relationships. The kid continues to blow my mind. Yesterday, she busted into her latest song from Camp Rock and had her entire class captivated. She hits every note, has this seductive Britney Spears growl and belts it out. They are literally begging me to sign her up for America's Got Talent. Maybe I need to put her on YouTube?
  
• We're taking my mom with us tomorrow night to our first pro-soccer game. I'm still learning the sport, myself, but I think its going to be fun for all of us. Its Fan Appreciation night and there will be food, music and fun for all the families. Mom and I are excited that the soccer players will be out mingling with the crowd and signing autographs. We both agree that some eye candy always makes the evening all that more enjoyable!
• My sister is already asking me what I want for Christmas. I told her last year that I would be getting into cycling and would like gift cards to bike or athletic stores. She said, "That's no fun!" and continued to buy me something that I really didn't need. I have plans to do one or more triathlons next year so I'd again like gift cards. I wonder if she really wants to get me what I want or what she wants me to want.
• I haven't even thought about Christmas yet. Well, I say that... I am decorating for Christmas before my soldier comes home. I thought he'd enjoy it since he will be back in Baghdad over the holidays. It felt a little weird when the ex was over the other night and commented about the Christmas tree in my living room. Rose chimed in, "Oh, she's doing that for her soldier." Um... yeah, I am. Should I feel awkward that he's seeing me go above and beyond for someone new? More on the reunion preparations next week.
• Grace can write her name now!! And she's practically a sponge at school. Her teacher can't say enough about what a great little learner and helper she is. They had firefighters visit the school last week (ahem.. more eye candy!) and when I picked Grace up that afternoon, she was babbling away about fire safety. I still think of Dick Van Dyke every time she says, "Stop, Drop and Roll." Is it just me?
  
• My brother did very well in the cross-country race last week. He had a blast and made lots of friends along the way. They may even be making a movie about it!
• I've been making my own Chai tea lattes at home in the evenings. I think the spices are so perfect for autumn. I love to curl up in my bed with hot tea or cider during this time of year. By Christmas, I'll be drinking hot chocolate with amaretto and whipped cream... YUM!
  
• I suppose I'd better get to work. I'm feeling like I want to be outside. Its a beautiful fall day and the kids want to go to the pumpkin patch. Maybe I can pull that off sometime soon. Looking forward to a great weekend!